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‘Newnan Notes’ By Gina Snider April 26, 2010 City of Newnan Public Information Officer MainStreet Market Day is this Saturday, May 1, from 10 – 2pm. With a wide varietyof handmade or homegrown products, there is something for everyone. Come shopthe courthouse square for homegrown plants and produce, handmade jewelry, soap,artwork, baked goods and more! There were eleven new occupational taxcertificates issued by the city. The business names are Above All Exteriors,LLC, Beast Mode Muzik LLC, C.E. Jenkins Construction, Inc, Carlos and RosaInc., Coweta Pregnancy Services dba The Hope Boutique, Encore Décor, FoodOutlet, Harbuck Land Surveyors, Inc. Octane, Inc, Our Secret Store and SilverStar Group, Inc dba Silver Star Chevron. The Carnegie’s Preschool story time will be thisThursday at 10 a.m. Please call 770-683-1347 to sign up. Upcoming Family Fitness Class presented by theWellness Center of Piedmont Newnan Hospital will be on Saturday, May 1st,10:30 a.m. For more information call 770-254-3550. Springtime is nearing and the Engineering Department would like to encourage thepublic to report waste hot spots, spills, clogged catch basins, illegaldumping, and illicit connections or discharges into the streets or storm drainsystem. "Hot spots" are areas of potential contaminants that couldwash down a storm drain and into a stream when it rains. Illegal dumping is thedumping of anything other than rainwater down a storm drain. If you see any ofthese activities, please contact the city’s Environmental Hotline at770-253-1823. The city of Newnan Animal Controlofficer gives some friendly gardening tips safe for your pets. Watch out for the following: Poisonous Plants
When designing and planting your green space, it'sa good idea to keep in mind that many popular outdoor plants—including sagopalm, rhododendron and azalea—are toxic to cats and dogs. Sago palmand other members of the Cycad family as well as mushrooms can cause liverfailure, while rhododendron, azalea, lily of the valley, oleander, rosebay,foxglove and kalanchoe all affect the heart. Cocoa Mulch
Many gardeners use cocoa bean shells—a by-productof chocolate production—in landscaping. Popular for its attractive odor andcolor, cocoa mulchalso attracts dogs with its sweet smell, and like chocolate, it can poseproblems for our canine companions. Depending on the amount involved, ingestionof cocoa mulch can cause a range of clinical signs, from vomiting, diarrhea andmuscle tremors to elevated heart rate, hyperactivity and even seizures.Consider using a less-toxicalternative, such as shredded pine, cedar or hemlock bark, butalways supervise curious canines in yards where mulch is spread. Insecticides
Like fertilizer, herbicides, insecticide baits,sprays and granules are often necessary to keep our gardens healthy, but theiringredients aren't meant for four-legged consumption. The most dangerous formsof pesticides include snail bait with metaldehyde, fly bait with methomyl,systemic insecticides with the ingredients disyston or disulfoton, mole orgopher bait with zinc phosphide and most forms of rat poisons. Always storepesticides in inaccessible areas—and read the manufacturer's label carefullyfor proper usage and storage. Fleas and Ticks
Since fleas and ticks lurk in tall brush andgrasses, it's important to keep those lawns mowed and trim. Fleascan cause excessive scratching, hair loss, scabs, hot spots and tapeworms aswell as anemia from blood loss in both cats and dogs. Tickscan cause similar effects and lead to a variety of complications fromtick-borne diseases such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever andBabesia. Garden Tools
Unattended garden tools may seem like no big deal,but rakes, tillers, hoes and trowels can be hazardous to pets and cause traumato paws, noses or other parts of a curious pet's body. Rusty, sharp tools cakedin dirt may also pose a risk for tetanus if they puncture skin. While catsdon't appear to be as susceptible as dogs to tetanus, care should be taken bystoring all unused tools in a safe area, not haphazardly strewn on the ground.
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